Americanreef - Keeping Saltwater and Coral Reef Aquariums by Learning from Advanced Aquarists
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 21 ratingsThis podcast is dedicated to helping an aquarists keep a successful saltwater and coral reef aquarium. We do it by talking to saltwater professionals and seeing how they do it.
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Episodes
Early discussions with Mike Paletta about his 300 gallon to 500 gallon reef tank upgrade
April 13, 2018 22:09 - 17 minutes - 161 MB VideoThis week on AmericanReef, We have a discussion with Mike Paletta about his new tank upgrade and why the 500 gallon tank is the perfect size for a reef tank ! As always, send all questions to [email protected]
The Ritteri Anemone - when it went through a powerhead and fish were dying.
March 27, 2018 22:23 - 40 minutes - 259 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, The Ritteri Anemone - Acclimating - Care and what Roger did when it went through a powerhead and fish were dying.
Who's got the best florescent reef tank .... Sanjay of course - coral fluorescence
February 23, 2018 05:36 - 55 minutes - 632 MB VideoThis week on AmericanReef, we get to check out the fluorescence of Sanjay's amazing 500 gallon reef tank ! As always, send all questions to [email protected]
Part II of Tim's Beautiful 400 Gallon Reef - 1 Year Later - Coral Eye Candy - AmericanReef
February 09, 2018 14:02 - 52 minutes - 727 MB VideoThis week on AmericanReef, we continue our discussion with Tim on how his beautiful 400 gallon reef tank did this year - hint... really good! As always, send all questions to [email protected]
Tim's Beautiful 400 Gallon Reef - 1 Year Later - Coral Eye Candy - AmericanReef Reef Keeping Video
January 18, 2018 22:41 - 45 minutes - 651 MB VideoThis week on AmericanReef, Tim shares how his beautiful 400 gallon reef tank did this year - hint... really good! As always, send all questions to [email protected]
Top Shelf Aquatics - Behind the Curtains at One of the Premier Retail and Online Coral & Fish Stores
December 09, 2017 20:08 - 32 minutes - 265 MB VideoOn this episode of Americanreef, we take a peek behind the curtains at one of the premier online and retail fish and coral shops in the country, Top Shelf Aquatics located just a few short minutes from Walt Disney world, Universal Studios and downtown Orlando Florida. As always, send any questions to [email protected]
Plumbing a nano into your main reef system - lessons learned - Nano Reef Tank Plumbing
November 22, 2017 20:50 - 28 minutes - 210 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we discuss the lessons learned from plumbing a nano reef tank into a larger, established 400 gallon reef system . As always, send any questions to [email protected]
The Paletta ELOS SPS Dominated Show Tank - 12 Months of Hell - Growing SPS Coral
October 28, 2017 03:36 - 28 minutes - 313 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, Mike talks about the first 12 months of hell now that it's 15 months into the Elos SPS dominated tank. As always, send any questions to [email protected]
Tunze Smart Controller 7000 - A Pre-configuration Checklist
September 19, 2017 12:56 - 17 minutes - 137 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we review some basic details that will make configuring the Smart Controller 7000 a bit easier if you follow them before turning the unit on.
Sunlit Soft Coral Tank - 8 months after the tank upgrade - moving an aquarium
August 18, 2017 14:06 - 37 minutes - 293 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we take a look at the Paletta sunlit soft coral tank 8 months after the tank up grade. As always, send any questions to [email protected]
SanJay is setting up a new coral reef aquarium - starting the saltwater aquarium
July 15, 2017 17:44 - 50 minutes - 433 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef - Mike and Sanjay discuss some specifics about the new coral reef aquarium Sanjay setup. Send all questions over to [email protected]
Saba and St Kitts - AmericanReef ReefKeeping video podcast - Diving Series
June 16, 2017 16:06 - 11 minutes - 157 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we take a look at another Caribbean diving spot, Saba Marine Park. For more reef keeping videos head on over to americanreef.com
Tips and tricks to save money keeping a saltwater aquarium - starting a saltwater aquarium video
May 27, 2017 01:08 - 33 minutes - 214 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we a review somer tips and tricks to help save money keeping a saltwater aquarium - Please send any comments to [email protected].
How to Setup a Reef Aquarium without a Sump - A Sumpless Coral Reef Aquarium
May 05, 2017 13:12 - 1 hour - 450 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we are starting a new series of videos where we are following a new sumpless coral reef tank build. This video covers the first four months of setting up that coral reef system. In it, Roger discusses his design as well as some "do's and dont's" that he has learned along the way. Please send any comments to [email protected].
Paletta Planted Tank - The Failed Experiment - Adding a sump to your planted aquarium
April 08, 2017 00:50 - 26 minutes - 314 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we discuss how adding the sump to the planted tank did not go so well. Please send any comments to [email protected].
Why Tunze Stream 3 is a new approach to powerheads - AmericanReef reefkeeping video
March 24, 2017 12:18 - 19 minutes - 192 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we take a closer look at the Tunze Stream 3! Please send any comments to [email protected].
The Paletta Planted Tank - One Year Later
March 03, 2017 22:14 - 21 minutes - 261 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, Russ visits Mike Paletta again, this time we talk about his planted tank now that it's one year later! Please send any comments to [email protected].
Tim's 400 Gallon Reef - 1 Year Update - RTN and STN hit some corals - there's trouble in paradise
February 18, 2017 01:26 - 56 minutes - 547 MB VideoThis week on AmericanReef, We have a 1 year later look at Tim's beautiful 400 gallon reef tank. In it, Tim discusses some of the RTN issues he has had as well as the addition and changes to his life support systems. As always, send all questions to [email protected].
Mike talks with Sanjay about his amazing reef tank, older equipment and recovering from a tank crash
January 12, 2017 22:44 - 55 minutes - 680 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef - Mike and Sanjay discuss Sanjay's 500 gallon reef tank, the equipment and the changes that have taken place since 2009. Send all questions over to [email protected]
Coral Reef Aquarium Photography - How to Take Great Aquarium Photos - keeping a saltwater aquarium
December 09, 2016 12:17 - 1 hour - 621 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef - we discuss the fundamentals of great reef tank photography with professional photographer and reef hobbyist, Jeff Lloyd. Send all questions over to [email protected]
How to perform a tank swap - The Paletta Sun-Lit Tank - americanreef reefkeeping videos
November 23, 2016 23:04 - 27 minutes - 375 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef - we catch up with Mike Paletta while he is swapping out the 90 gallon sun-lit tank for a 120 gallon tank. Send all questions over to [email protected]
How SanJay maintains and keeps his beautiful planted tank with minmal effort
October 29, 2016 20:40 - 39 minutes - 407 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef - Freshwater, Mike and Sanjay have a discussion on how SanJay can easily keep and maintains his planted tank with a minimal effort. Send all questions over to [email protected]
Managing Coral Growth...3 Months Later - reefkeeping videos - starting a saltwater aquarium
October 08, 2016 03:55 - 16 minutes - 174 MB VideoThis week we head back over to Mike Paletta's to checkout how successful he has been at managing choral growth in that sunlit tank by lowering the rock structure. As always, email any question to [email protected]
A unique way to manage coral growth - AmericanReef reefkeeping video - keeping a salt water aquarium
September 23, 2016 22:27 - 22 minutes - 294 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, the corals in that sunlit tank of Mike's are starting to reach the surface, in this video, we review his solution. As always, send any questions over to [email protected]
Two Year Tang Tank Update & How to Make HPD Cubes - starting a saltwater tank - reefkeeping video
September 07, 2016 02:41 - 34 minutes - 406 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, two years have passed and we are taking a look at the 110 gallon tang tank and demonstrating how to make frozen HPD cubes. As always, send any questions over to [email protected]
Paletta Elos Project - Part III - ReefKeeping Videos - AmericanReef
August 26, 2016 22:55 VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we now have 10 weeks of progress on Mike's new 90 gallon reef tank. As always, send any questions over to [email protected]
Part II of the Elos Tank Project - Aquascaping - ReefKeeping Videos
July 17, 2016 18:39 - 22 minutes - 201 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, Mike Paletta is aquascaping the Elos reef tank. As always, send any questions over to [email protected]
Turks and Caicos - Americanreef Diving Series
July 02, 2016 00:36 - 11 minutes - 129 MB VideoOn this episode of the AmericanReef, we have another video in the diving series. This dive takes place at the Turks and Caicos .Please send any questions over to [email protected].
The Mike Paletta Elos Tank Project - Part I - Saltwater Tank Setup - ReefKeeping Videos
May 31, 2016 12:23 - 25 minutes - 273 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, Mike Paletta is starting up a new tank. Can you tell by the covwer photo the manufacturer;) As always, send any questions over to [email protected]
Did your Powerhead Stop Working - Maybe it's because Hydrogen Bonded on Plastic
May 01, 2016 01:38 - 36 minutes - 268 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, Roger Vitko from Tunze joins the show. One topic discussed, how strong acids used when cleaning our equipment can form hydrogen bonds on plastic and actually cause more harm than good. As always, send any questions over to [email protected]
18 month update on Mike's 300 Gallon Mixed Reef - How to keep a saltwater aquarium - AmericanReef
April 02, 2016 18:26 - 23 minutes - 332 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we had back on over to Mike Paletta's to give you an 18 month tank update and add some additional flow to his 300 gallon mixed reef aquarium. As always, send any questions over to [email protected]
How I Keep Many Tangs in a Relatively Small Tank - AmericanReef ReefKeeping Video
March 18, 2016 18:28 - 31 minutes - 320 MB VideoIn this video, we discuss one strategy of how to successfully keep a relatively large amount of tangs in a relatively small tank. We also do comparisons of the tank from approximately 4 years earlier and review what has changed.
Paletta Sunlit Tank Update - IV - AmericanReef ReefKeeping Videos
March 04, 2016 18:36 - 24 minutes - 278 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we had back on over to Mike Paletta's to see how he has corrected the latest set of problems with the 90 gallon Sunlit tank. As always, send any questions over to [email protected]
Tim's Amazing Journey with his Beautiful 400 Gallon Reef - AmericanReef Reef Keeping Video
January 29, 2016 18:50 - 1 hour - 739 MB VideoThis week on AmericanReef, Tim shares his 14 years of an amazing journey that he has had with his beautiful 400 gallon reef tank. As always, send all questions to [email protected]
The Paletta Sun Lit Tank Project - Part III
November 27, 2015 19:16 VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we had back on over to Mike Paletta's to see how the added flow has helped to keep his bare bottom tank clean. As always, send any questions over to [email protected]
Tunze Calcium Dispenser 5074 - extend the ATO Kalk Pump life - how to setup a saltwater aquarium
October 30, 2015 19:25 - 16 minutes - 148 MB VideoThis week on AmericanReef, we head back over to Mike Paletta's and discuss and demonstrate the benefits of adding a Tunze 5074 Calcium Dispenser to the sunlit tank. If you are using the Tunze Osmolator as your Kalkwasser ATO with the pump submerged directly into the limewater, you are most likely shortening the life of that pump. Using this dispenser will help eliminate that problem. As always, send all questions to [email protected]
The Paletta Sunlit Reef Tank Project - Part II - how to start a saltwater aquarium
October 16, 2015 19:29 - 11 minutes - 116 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef we visit Mike again to see how his new sunlit coral reef aquarium is doing. As always, email any questions or comments to [email protected].
The Pitfalls of Relying on Technology Alone - Specifically the Neptune Apex - AmericanReef Podcast
September 06, 2015 19:33 - 21 minutes - 188 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef we discuss the pitfalls of relying on technology alone - specifically the Neptune Apex. As always, email any questions or comments to [email protected].
Raja Ampat - AmericanReef ReefKeeping - Diving Series
August 09, 2015 19:52 - 19 minutes - 255 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we take a look at one of the nicest coral reefs on the planet. For more reef keeping videos head on over to americanreef.com
The Paletta Sunlit Reef Tank Project - Part I - how to setup a saltwater aquarium
August 06, 2015 19:38 - 38 minutes - 527 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef we visit Mike again to discuss his newest project - a sunlit coral reef aquarium. As always, email any questions or comments to [email protected].
How to Setup a Planted Tank and Aquarium - Freshwater & Planted Aquarium Series
July 25, 2015 20:44 - 42 minutes - 620 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, Russ visits Mike Paletta again, only this time we talk planted tanks! Please send any comments to [email protected].
The DIY All-In-One BioCube After 9 Months - Americanreef Video Podcast and Reefkeeping Videos
July 03, 2015 20:59 - 17 minutes - 249 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, Russ visits Mike Paletta again where the All-In-One BioCube has been up for 9 Months. Please send any comments to [email protected].
An Automated Nutritious Feeding Option to Feed Your Saltwater Fish for 2 Weeks
June 19, 2015 12:40 - 35 minutes - 383 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we demonstrate an automated, and nutritious, feeding option to feed your saltwater fish for weeks, while you are away from your tank. For more reef keeping videos head on over to AmericanReef.com.
A Unique Way to Add a Quarantine System to Your Main Display Tank
May 15, 2015 12:42 - 15 minutes - 167 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we discuss and take a look at a unique way to add a quarantine system to you main display tank. Please send any comments to [email protected].
Mike Paletta on ECOsystem Miracle Mud - ReefKeeping Video Podcast by AmericanReef
May 01, 2015 12:45 - 17 minutes - 197 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we catch up with Mike Paletta and he shares his opinions on Ecosystem Miracle Mud. For more reef keeping videos head on over to AmericanReef.com.
Common Saltwater Fish Disease - Lymphocystis - HPD can help get rid of ich and other fish diseases
April 10, 2015 12:53 - 11 minutes - 51.1 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we discuss Lymphocystis. It’s a common saltwater disease that is easily recognizable with a simple cure! For more reef keeping videos head on over to americanreef.com.
Making an All-In-One BioCube from a Basic Aquarium - Part II - 6 Weeks Later - Reef Keeping Podcast
March 22, 2015 13:02 - 13 minutes - 161 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, Russ visits Mike Paletta again where the All-In-One BioCube has been up for 6-8 weeks. Please send any comments to [email protected].
Customizing AmericanReef HPD - the best saltwater fish food on the planet
February 15, 2015 13:11 - 10 minutes - 118 MB VideoHow to Create your custom Blend of AmericanReef HPD - the High Performance Diet
Making an All-In-One BioCube from a Basic Aquarium
January 30, 2015 13:18 - 25 minutes - 259 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we visit Mike Paletta again where he demonstrates how to convert a basic glass aquarium into an All-In-One BioCube.
Update on the Paletta Soft Coral Tank
December 23, 2014 13:24 - 11 minutes - 145 MB VideoOn this episode of AmericanReef, we head on over to Mike Paletta's to take a look at his 75 gallon soft coral tank. It's been about 18 months since we last saw this tank and the tank is looking better than ever! For more reef keeping videos head on over to americanreef.com